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Costan Family History

Costan Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Costa, Costas, Costain, Coston, Cosman, Costen, Costin, Colston

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Where is the Costan family from?

You can see how Costan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Costan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Costan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Costan families living in North Carolina. This was about 26% of all the recorded Costan's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Costan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Costan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Costan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Costan. 34% of Costan men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Costan women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Costan were Manager and Waitress. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Owner
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Manager
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Costan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Costan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 327 immigration records available for the last name Costan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 206 military records available for the last name Costan. For the veterans among your Costan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Costan lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Costan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Costan in 1955 was 57, and 86 in 2004.

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